PORTAGE – The Portage Economic Development Corp. has named Jim Fitzer its interim executive director. He recently retired from NIPSCO as manager of public affairs after 38 years with the utility. “Bringing in Mr. Fitzer is an opportunity for the new mayor and his leadership team to gain critical knowledge and insight about PEDCO, its […]
INDIANAPOLIS – John Durkott is retiring after 40 years with Kittle’s Furniture of Indianapolis. Durkott, a Gary native, is a graduate of Horace Mann High School. Durkott joined Kittle’s in 1973 as treasurer and chief financial officer. In 1982 he was named president and CEO and since 2001 he has served as CEO. Kittle’s has
LAPORTE – Alcoa Howmet in LaPorte has received the Lugar Energy Patriot Award from U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar. The plant was cited for its work in educating employees and students about identifying potential energy savings. The award is set up to recognize professionals, scholars, students or businesses involved in reducing the nation’s dependence on foreign
FAIR OAKS – Select Milk Producers plans to introduce a series of new beverages featuring milk produced by Fair Oaks Dairy. Steve Jones, CEO of Select Milk Producers, said the first product will be Athletes HoneyMilk, which will be sold in area supermarkets, including Strack & Van Til and Chicago-area Walmarts. Jones is a former
HAMMOND – The South Shore CVA has unveiled a new web site. It uses the latest technological features that provide users with an aesthetically pleasing and easy-to-use format. “The South Shore has had this untapped source of art that we felt deserved to be showcased. It’s something unique to our area,” said Speros Batistatos, president
SCHERERVILLE – The Illiana Vegetable Growers will hold a workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at Tiebel’s Restaurant at U.S. 30 and U.S. 41. The workshop offers commercial vegetable growers and farmers a chance to learn the latest about pest management, production methods and other topics. The workshop is sponsored by
INDIANAPOLIS – Mark Miles, chair of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee, joined Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, Allison Melangton, president and chief executive officer of the Host Committee, and Rick Fuson, volunteer co-chair of the Super Bowl Village committee, just before Christmas to share preparations for Super Bowl XLVI and unveil details about activities
MISHAWAKA – University Park Mall in Mishawaka has added two charging stations for electric cars. Shoppers will be able to charge their cars while they shop. The mall, owned by Simon Property Group, plans to install charging stations at several of its properties. Shoppers who use the charging stations will be able to fully charge
MERRILLVILLE – The Board of Zoning Appeals in Merrillville has granted a variance that will allow Modern Forge Co. to build a 65-foot tall addition onto its existing building. The building height is needed in order to house equipment. The addition will house the company’s forging machinery. Construction is expected to begin in the spring
HAMLET – IU Health LaPorte VNA Services has opened an office at 5595 County Road 600 North in Hamlet. VNA Skilled HomeCare and Private Duty Services allows people to recuperate at home or in an assisted living residence instead of a long hospital stay or nursing home. Nurses are available 24 hours a day, seven
